Which management measure is essential to control the spread of canine parvovirus in an infected puppy?

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Isolating the infected puppy is essential because canine parvovirus spreads mainly through contact with contaminated feces and environments, and infected dogs shed the virus for an extended period. By keeping the infected animal separate from healthy puppies, you remove the primary source of transmission and reduce exposure risk. Sharing toys or co-housing would facilitate spread, while no isolation would allow ongoing transmission. To reinforce this measure, pair isolation with strict hygiene and environmental disinfection to remove contaminating virus from surfaces and objects.